US Bridges

SH 69 / Izard Co. over Mill Creek

Fair

Izard County, Arkansas · .40 MI E Jct. SH 69 · Structure no. 000000000006723

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 69 / Izard Co. over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 69 / Izard Co. over Mill Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,747 by 2028. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 69 / Izard Co.
CrossesMill Creek
Location.40 MI E Jct. SH 69
RouteState Highway 69
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.05885, -91.89999
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2018)
Projected traffic6,747 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 69 / Izard Co. over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 69 / Izard Co. over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does SH 69 / Izard Co. over Mill Creek carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 69 / Izard Co. over Mill Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SH 69 / Izard Co. over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.